This week’s roundup of news from the UK railway industry.
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Category: Diesel
American S160 steams for Great Western Society’s 60th anniversary
Didcot Railway Centre will host celebrations to mark the 60th anniversary of the Great Western Society across two separate gala weekends.
Read moreWest Somerset Railway plans two galas when restrictions ease
The West Somerset Railway (WSR) has announced plans for two small galas to take place in autumn as COVID-19 restrictions ease.
Read morePorterbrook donates Class 43 HST power car to National Railway Museum
Porterbrook, the rolling stock owner and asset manager, has today announced the donation of record breaking HST power car 43102 to the National Railway Museum.
Read moreHitachi Rail to launch UK first long distance battery trains
Long-distance trains will run on battery power in a UK first, manufacturer Hitachi Rail has announced.
Read moreNational lockdown delays Blue Pullman launch
A NATIONAL coronavirus lockdown running from November 5 to December 2 has forced Locomotive Services Limited to postpone the launch run of its ‘Blue Pullman’ HST.
Read moreRAIB update on train derailment and fire at Llangennech
The Rail Accident Investigation Branch has released more details into its investigation into the derailment and fire involving a tanker train at Llangennech last month.
Read moreLlangennech diesel train catches fire after derailing
A freight train carrying diesel has derailed and burst into flames in Llangennech, South Wales.
Read moreChurnet Valley Railway announces planned reopening
Churnet Valley Railway has announced they will be operating services again from the August 1, in line with government guidance.
Read morePacers delivered to Gobowen for Cambrian Heritage Railways
Cambrian Heritage Railways (CHR) has acquired a pair of Class 144 Pacer diesel railbuses from Porterbrook leasing. Nos. 144006/7 travelled under their own power by rail to Gobowen from the Keighley & Worth Valley Railway
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